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Luke Yeager. A man officially known as a descendant of the Sword Saint.
It’s been about four years since we parted ways with Helmut, and now there is no one in Basor who doesn’t know about him.
He emerged with dazzling skills and joined the Knights of Palma, and not long after joining, he posted an incredible number of major achievements.
His accomplishment was defeating the new ruler of the desert, the Red Scorpion, who appeared after destroying the finals of the Martial Arts Association.
The incident caused a great stir in Bashor.
Also, the fact that he was a descendant of the Sword Saint, which became known immediately afterward, shook the entire Basor.
Luke Yeager became the youngest person to occupy the position of Commander of the Knights of Palma, which had become vacant due to the death of the previous Commander of the Knights.
There was luck and support. At the time, there were only a limited number of talented people who could rise to the position of Commander of the Knights of Palma.
Of course, the Knights of Palma are a group of knights of outstanding ability. There were a few people whose skills were similar to the previous Knight Commander of Palma or who were stronger than Luke Yeager.
But those people were much older than Luke Yeager.
Moreover, the position of Commander of the Knights of Palma, which became vacant twice in a row in an unexpected way, gave an ominous feeling to those who were older and had a stable life due to their status.
Commander Palma had a lot of tasks to handle, and he also had to take the lead in carrying out the most dangerous missions in Basor.
Although it comes with honor, it is a very difficult position.
There was also a strong argument from the second prince to renew the Knights of Palma through young blood.
Luke Yeager, a descendant of the Sword Saint, becoming the Commander of the Knights of Palma was the most beautiful picture, and it was also a tacit support for the person he wanted to make his own.
After the Red Scorpion Incident, the first prince was almost dethroned, and as the second prince solidified his position as the heir to the throne, his influence became stronger than before.
The king of Basor accepted the second prince’s opinion, and a swordsmanship contest was held within the knights’ order over the position of leader of the Knights of Palma.
Luke Yeager was able to win there without difficulty.
His skills were unrivaled among the younger members of the Knights of Palma. No one could object to his becoming Commander of the Knights of Palma.
Not to mention his skills, he has achieved tremendous expertise and is not a descendant of a swordsman.
However, even though he had a fancy name and reputation, he was still struggling with one problem even after four years.
“Why did you get kicked this time, Captain?”
One of the knights asked with a grin. The young knight commander was not an uncomfortable opponent for the members of the Knights of Palma.
Luke Yeager’s easy-going personality and friendliness changed the previously authoritarian atmosphere.
“What a difference. “It just happened because we didn’t naturally fit together.”
Luke Yeager wrinkled his nose. Basor rejects people from other countries.
Luke Yeager was also ostracized in the beginning. However, in reality, he was the grandson of the sword master Darian Defert, and once he rose to the position of commander of the Knights of Palma, the fact that he was from a foreign country quickly became blurred.
Basor’s best husband with a bright future. Letters of introduction were sent in from all kinds of noble families with daughters.
If you are going to have to live in Basor anyway, it is better to join a noble family of Basor. But the results were not good.
Basor’s nobles get married at an early age.
Any noble would be old enough to get married, but Luke Yeager didn’t even have a fiancee.
They often break promises due to their busy schedules, and only they don’t know that the cause is their unique indifference that makes the other person feel like they are being treated as inanimate objects.
“There is only one person in the Order who is your age and is single. Are you going to go?”
“Where are you going? Why don’t we focus on our mission instead? “Let’s think about where that cute guy is.”
Although he spoke lightly, Luke Yeager changed his expression to become serious, and the mood of the knights around him naturally became more serious.
They were currently dispatched to a village in the desert far from the royal capital.
The village has been empty for a long time.
About a hundred village residents were nearly killed in a sudden attack by monsters, and only a few who managed to survive reported the attack.
The Knights of Palma have been steadily suppressing monsters and controlling the number of monsters living in the desert.
So this incident, in which a village in a relatively safe area was annihilated, was very shocking.
In an incident that occurred for the first time in four years, King Basor dispatched the Knights of Palma to the village.
Half-destroyed houses and laundry strewn on the floor, as if showing the urgent situation at the time of the attack.
The blood had dried and left black stains everywhere.
However, the bodies that were supposed to remain were nowhere to be found.
Humans are no different from a delicacy to monsters. The bones must have been swallowed whole by a hungry monster.
“They say it was an organized attack. They blocked off all sides of the village, made them escape to one place, and ate them all up. “The survivors either ran away quickly from the beginning or were outside the village and fled when they saw the village was attacked and survived.”
As one knight muttered with a somber expression, another knight listened.
“No matter how thoroughly we searched, we could not find any survivors in the village. “Everyone is dead.”
Luke Yeager nodded.
“Yes, the method is similar to four years ago. “It doesn’t feel good.”
“Didn’t you say that the High Priest controlled the Red Scorpion back then? “Is it the temple’s fault this time too?”
“It may be so, but it is very likely not. “The temple also said that it was a deviant act by one high priest.”
I don’t believe that, but realistically, the ability to control monsters would be rare even for a high priest.
It was revealed that the Red Scorpion incident four years ago was the work of High Priest Dolos, but it was not known that the disappearance of Sword Saint Darian Defert was the work of the temple.
This is because it was related to the betrayal that occurred within Basor and the honor of the Sword Saint.
Also, as Basor, publicly revealing the temple’s conspiracy meant taking on the risk of confronting the temple.
Although Basor is a military powerhouse with a great knighthood, no single nation can go head-to-head with the temple and guarantee victory.
The temple is a group that protected the continent from the Demon King’s War and has the sole and firm cause of protecting humans from all evil things.
Considering their power and believers, the temple possessed more power than its military might.
Basor protested in an informal way and the temple side drew a line with Dolos, but rewarded Basor with enormous wealth.
For now, that’s it.
However, it was undoubtedly true that the relationship between Basor and the temple worsened further.
The Knights of Palma knew the truth, at least in part.
“When this happened, there was a big event at the temple. “All the ministers attended.”
Luke Yeager frowned and opened his mouth.
“Then it may not have been a high priest, but judging from the traces left, the monster moved systematically. “This is a difficult movement to make without a leader giving instructions.”
“then?”
Luke Yeager answered immediately.
“It must have been the one who swallowed the Red Scorpion’s core and ran away. “I have absorbed that power and knowledge and have now resumed my activities.”
At that time, about four years ago, the red scorpion’s body was empty. I didn’t know what kind of monster did it, but I was sure that the monster would reveal itself someday.
Because monsters with power are bound to target humans. Humans are the easiest and most desirable prey.
“Because monsters receive power and knowledge through the core, the problem continues even after they are dealt with.”
“This time, we will definitely eliminate him down to his core.”
But it didn’t seem like it would be easy. This time, the monster didn’t even leave any witnesses.
As if they would not repeat the failures of the previous Red Scorpions.
No one knows what kind of monster it is, what form it is, or what power it has.
Even when he attacked the village, he moved other monsters while hiding himself. There
is no way a guy like that would easily show himself against the members of the Palma Knights.
He would know that the Palma Knights have been subduing monsters on a regular basis, and because of that, he would also know how strong and skilled they are at defeating monsters.
“It is difficult to search for monsters in a desert like this even with magic.”
“But all the residents of nearby villages evacuated to the city to attack another village.”
“If another attack occurs, all the villages here may be reduced to ruins.”
Luke Yeager shook his head.
“Once you taste blood, you won’t be able to overcome your instincts. “There will be another attack soon.”
“We could target the city too.”
“Rather than attacking directly, wouldn’t they choose to eat the humans wandering around the city one by one?”
The Knights of Palma cannot remain in this region forever.
However, even without the Palma Knights, the power of the desert cities that had dealt with monsters quite a bit was useful.
Even for a monster with many minions, it would be difficult to decide to attack. We can hold out long enough until reinforcements arrive.
However, the desert lacks supplies. Even in a city, people cannot be completely isolated, so people wandering around would be good targets.
“Is there any way?”
“Well, if there are a group of desirable prey, wouldn’t it be impossible to get hungry without showing up?”
Luke Yeager pointed a finger at himself. The knights all looked at him.
Luke Yeager’s finger moved again and pointed out them one by one.
“Are you saying that we, the Knights of Palma, will become bait?”
“Okay, take off your armor and only carry your sword. Let’s carry a bag on our back and walk around disguised. As if they were ordinary villagers. “Even the most intelligent monsters wouldn’t be able to tell them apart.”
“We’re the only humans around here worth eating, so there’s a chance we’ll show up.”
“Let’s walk there first. Everyone move!”
It was a new idea. This is the Knights of Palma, who were always fully armed and clattering their horses’ hooves to subdue monsters.
The Knights of Palma have always been waving their flags and subduing monsters as a fully prepared army. Because it has been considered a tradition and a form that must be followed.
Since he was a young knight commander, his thoughts were different.
Although everyone was impressed, they decided to obey Luke Yeager’s orders.
